Blinken: U.S. is concerned that Russia can try to 'stir the pot' in Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was concerned that Russia might try to pour oil on the fire in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Reuters reported.
"Whether Russia tries in some fashion to stir the pot, to create a distraction from Ukraine, is something we're always concerned about," Blinken told reporters at an event in Indiana, adding that Russia could also use its influence in the region to help "calm the waters."
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